City Park Reveals Exciting April 4-5 Updates
City Park Conservancy announced temporary traffic and schedule changes for weekend events on April 4 and 5. City Park Reveals Exciting April 4-5 Updates that aim to manage crowds during the Crescent City Classic and Easter activities.
Traffic and road closures
Roosevelt Mall will close at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Additional street closures begin at 7 a.m. that day.
- Marconi Avenue between City Park Avenue and Victory Avenue
- City Park Avenue
- Dreyfous Drive
- Lelong Avenue
- Friederichs Avenue
Main park roads are expected to reopen between noon and 1 p.m. Several closures remain through Sunday. Streets in the Tricentennial area will stay restricted.
- Victory Avenue
- Dreyfous Drive
- Anseman Avenue
- Betty and Charles Turner Lane
- Stadium Drive
Attraction hours and operations
Certain attractions will open later on Saturday. The following sites will delay opening until 12 p.m.:
- Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
- City Putt
- Louisiana Children’s Museum
- New Orleans Museum of Art
- Storyland
- Wheel Fun Rentals
On Easter Sunday, the City Park Train will not run. The Crescent City Farmers Market will also be closed. The Louisiana Children’s Museum will remain closed that day.
Visitor guidance and park rules
Visitors are asked to bike or walk if possible to ease congestion. The Conservancy urges everyone to remove their trash and leave no litter.
Parking or driving is not allowed on grass or off roadways. It is also prohibited on paved or unpaved jogging and bike paths.
Open flames are banned throughout the park. Barbecue pits and grills may be used, but charcoal and hot material must not be placed in trash receptacles. Dumping charcoal on park grounds is forbidden. Crawfish and seafood boils are not permitted.
About City Park Conservancy
City Park Conservancy is the 501(c)(3) organization that manages daily Park operations. It works with the City Park Improvement Association on programming, fundraising, and memberships.
City Park spans 1,300 acres and has served the region for more than 170 years. The Park records over 16 million visits each year and ranks among the nation’s largest urban green spaces.
Operating revenues come largely from self-generated activities and weather impacts attendance. For complete rules, closures, and the latest notifications, visit Filmogaz.com for official details.
